A 48-year-old Grafton man was killed when his car crashed into a Thiensville storefront Wednesday; police are investigating and ask witnesses to call 262‑242‑2100.

A Seventh Circuit panel says drug trafficking can justify a lifetime federal ban on firearms, upholding a Madison man's conviction and narrowing who may be permanently disarmed.

Kenosha police say a 33-year-old man has been charged with first-degree homicide after officers found a woman stabbed during a Wednesday welfare check; two children were in the home.

A 33-year-old was wounded in an overnight shooting near 37th and North; police are investigating and asking residents with information to come forward.

A Milwaukee juvenile detention guard faces felony charges after video appears to show him assaulting a detained boy. The FBI reviewed the incident before local prosecutors filed charges.

A pre-dawn house fire in Pleasant Prairie left two residents dead; a regional Fire Task Force is investigating the cause. Authorities have released few details so far.

A WisDOT traffic camera captured a squad car flipping during a pursuit on I‑43 northbound near Keefe Avenue. The chase involved a dark SUV and snarled afternoon traffic.

A 30-year-old Waukesha woman died after her car rolled over on a curve in the Town of Ashford late Wednesday. Officials say she was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Milwaukee jury convicted Brandon Smith in his brother Justin Smith’s Feb. 26, 2025 killing; sentencing is set for June 5, 2026.

A Beloit mother faces a first-degree homicide charge after 14-year-old Kuren Rein was found stabbed in Town of Turtle; court papers say the caller asked for "a hearse."

A 48-year-old was wounded near 46th and Fiebrantz early Tuesday; police are investigating and seeking tips.

Dodge County and local police will run active-shooter drills at John Hustis Elementary March 30–April 2; residents may see staged police activity and signage.

A Milwaukee teen charged in the Jan. 17 killing of Joseph "JoJo" Torres appears in Sheboygan County court tomorrow. Bail, charges and scheduling details for both suspects are in place.